# Clean Pittsburgh Commission Meeting - 8/13/26

The Clean Pittsburgh Commission held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on community beautification and neighborhood cleanup initiatives. A key procurement-related discussion involved the approval of a $5,000 mini grant to Steel City Squash to support a youth-centered neighborhood cleanup and beautification project in the Larimer neighborhood. The grant funds were itemized for administrative management, project planning, facility use, cleanup supplies, beautification efforts, youth leadership, and community outreach. The commission voted unanimously to approve the funding. Additionally, the finance committee provided updates on budget expenditures, including a $329 invoice and a deposit related to the Garbage Olympics event, and discussed strategies to manage remaining funds effectively. The commission also discussed potential neighborhood focus areas for 2027-2028, considering East Hills, Homewood, and Larimer, with an emphasis on sustainable and lasting community impact. Other procurement-related topics included planning for collection events requiring suitable venues and coordination with vendors, as well as ongoing efforts to place surveillance cameras in focus neighborhoods to deter illegal dumping. The meeting also covered outreach activities, membership updates, and preparations for an upcoming meeting with the mayor to discuss commission priorities and advocacy efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Clean Pittsburgh Commission Meeting - 8/13/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkG9dteRCzY) - City Channel Pittsburgh